Question 1

obliterated costophrenic angle,pleural effusion,normal blood picture&wbcs count,normal liver & kidney function tests,normal ca 19-9,cause of effusion?

Accepted Answer

Further invstigation: Further assessment needed with CT chest and plural aspirate to assess the type of the collection

Question 2

spot on the liver or kidney means?

Accepted Answer

A cyst: A spot usually refers to a cyst which is basic abubble in the organ containing fluid. Most cysts are benign, especially if only a few are found.

Question 3

what can cause kidney and liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Broad question: Damage to liver by alcohol, hepatitis infections/drugs can affect kidney function. Certain disease like lupus, sarcoidosis, cystic disease , Wilson disease, can affect both organs.The list is long.. Need a specialist to evaluate the cause

Question 4

i have lesions on both my liver and kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Please follow doctor: advice. Also, see by Patrick Quillan, PhD, clinical nutritionist about helpful diet to support your situation.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

what can i do to maintain my kidney and liver?

Accepted Answer

Don't abuse them: If you're healthy to start with: well balanced diet, avoid unnecessary drugs (as medicine or for fun), watch alcohol intake; careful with sexual activity/partners- use a condom. Get vaccinated for hepatitis a and b if risk factors- travel to endemic area, sex exposure, especially if multiple partners.
If already have some issue with liver or kidney, talk to md about your specifics.

Question 6

no kidney and liver function, how long can one live?

Accepted Answer

Part answer: With no renal function, a patient will fall into a uraemic coma in 7 to 10 days and die within 14 to 21 days.
I defer the liver question to a hepatologist.

Question 7

can simple kidney or liver cysts go away on their own?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Cysts in either of these organs tend to persist,
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

what are the differing function of the liver and kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: Liver makes most of the blood proteins, cholesterol, and bile.  Kidneys remove waste products from blood.  Both organs also affect many other metabolic functions, such as vitamin d, red cell production, glucose and electrolyte control etc.

Question 9

could psoriasis attack other organs like kidney and liver ?

Accepted Answer

Beyond the  skin: Psoriasis is associated  with 5  different types of arthritis, an increased  risk of cardiovascular  disease and diabetes.
Other comorbidities associated with psoriasis include cancer, obesity, metabolic syndrome and other immune-related conditions such as Crohn's disease

Question 10

how long can a person live with no kidney or liver function?

Accepted Answer

Death if no function: The kidneys and liver are essential to survival. A person cannot live if these organs have no function. For kidney failure, the patient can go on dialysis and may live for many years. For complete liver failure, the only therapy is a liver transplant. However, the wait time for a liver transplant can be months or years, so the patient must have some residual function to stay alive until transplant.

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